Chef says your making mashed potato wrong - and tells you how to make it right

30 December 2023 , 10:44

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Chef says your making mashed potato wrong - and tells you how to make it right (Image: Irish Mirror)

A celebrity chef has said that we've all been making the classic mashed potatoes wrong all this time.

Christmas may be over but if you live in a Sunday roast dinners house then you need to make sure your mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth and if you've ever struggled with that then one celebrity chef has a few tips that can help you. The chef shared his top tips for making perfectly smooth and creamy mashed potatoes that will have your family asking for seconds and your guests asking for the recipe.

Whilst this year's celebrations may be over, top celebrity chef Andrew Rudd has said when it comes to preparing Christmas dinner mashed potatoes should be prepared well in advance of the day. Andrew, who is the CEO and founder of Medley, grew up on a farm in County Offaly, Ireland.

Andrew's roots have influenced his cooking and he said: "As a child, growing up on a pig farm in Co. Offaly, I learned important values from my parents that have stayed with me throughout my adult life. They taught me the difference between right and wrong, and instilled in me a love of food and sustainable agricultural production."

Speaking to and moved to clarify a few things, Andrew said that one of his top tips for a smooth and creamy mash was to use a hand blender, something her learned from his parents.

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He said: "You can prepare your mashed potatoes the day before Christmas as well. Cook your potatoes as normal, if you have a ricer make sure you use it. If not, a regular masher will work.

"A hand blender or a paddle are also great tools, my mum and dad used these for years. Get a small saucepan and add in cream, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Put the potato on the hob and gradually add that mix with a spatula."

The key to knowing your mashed potatoes are ready comes down to getting the texture just right. And preparing them in advance means you can save time and focus more on them as well.

He said: "It should turn out beautiful and smooth. When you feel like you have got the right texture then you are ready to serve it. It is a great idea to cook the mash the day before because it is one less thing to do on the day."

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